# Wide-leg ‘death pants’ cause tripping hazard in Bengaluru 2026-08-12T05:27:20+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Content creator Karina Shetty fractured her pinky toe after her left toe caught the hem of her wide-leg trousers while walking barefoot at home. She later discovered many women online describing similar falls. The extra-long hems, popularised by a certain brand, are being called 'death pants' on social media for their tendency to snag on stairs, escalators and uneven pavements. Fashion designer Rakshitha says the problem is proportion, not the silhouette. She and others advise hemming pants above the ankle or altering the length. Lifestyle influencer Dishyata Roy says the trend can work with thoughtful styling. Some call on brands to offer multiple inseam lengths or clearer communication about runway-inspired designs. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: Bengaluru, clothing fit, consumer issues, death pants, fashion safety, wide-leg trousers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/wide-leg-death-pants-cause-tripping-hazard-in-bengaluru/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/wide-leg-death-pants-cause-tripping-hazard-in-bengaluru/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.